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Why do I Snore? / What causes snoring? Is it Dangerous?

SleepBlizz provides best snoring treatment in bangalore as we all have grown up thinking the person who snores has the best Sleep. However medically, snoring can be a sign of dangerous condition known as Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

What causes snoring is a question that can be answered multiple ways. From an anatomical standpoint, snoring is caused by a partially closed upper airway (the nose and throat). Everyone’s neck muscles relax during sleep, but sometimes they relax so much that the upper airway partly closes and becomes too narrow for enough air to travel through to the lungs.

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Why do some people snore and others don’t?

Those who have enlarged tonsils, an enlarged tongue or excess weight around the neck are more prone to snoring. And structural reasons like the shape of one’s nose or jaw can also cause snoring. The snoring sound itself is a result of the narrowing of a person’s airway, which causes a throat vibration and the snoring sound. No matter the reason, 40% of normal adults snore regularly,1 whether they realize it or not.

Snoring may be a sign of a more serious condition known as sleep apnea (OSA). In case if its sleep apnea, Then It is DANGEROUS

What is Sleep Apnea?

In most cases snoring is a warning sign of Sleep Apnea. The condition is far more serious than obnoxious snoring. Patients with sleep apnea actually stop breathing in the middle of the night.

The signs/symptoms of sleep apnea include:

Excessive daytime drowsiness

Chronic loud snoring

Waking suddenly in the middle of night short of breath

Consistently struggling to fall asleep at night

Problems staying focused and paying attention [BP]

The most common type of sleep apnea is called obstructive sleep apnea. This condition is caused when the airway collapses or is briefly obstructed during sleep, resulting in a sharp intake of air and a loud snoring sound.

If you experience any combination of the symptoms above, we recommend doing a Home Sleep Study or consult a sleep specialist to determine if you have sleep apnea.

Types Of Sleep Apnea

There are three main types of sleep apnea: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Central Sleep Apnea (CSA) and Mixed Sleep Apnea(MSA).

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)

Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common type of sleep apnea, making up 84% of sleep apnea diagnoses.

In most cases of obstructive sleep apnea, air stops flowing to the lungs because of a blockage (or obstruction) in the upper airway – that is, in the nose or throat.

Central sleep apnea (CSA)

Central sleep apnea (CSA) is a less common type of sleep apnea. In some cases, the airway is actually open but air stops flowing to the lungs because no effort is made to breathe. This is because the communication between the brain and the body has been affected so the automatic action of breathing stops. People with CSA don't often snore, so the condition sometimes goes unnoticed.

Mixed sleep apnea

This is a mixture of both obstructive sleep apnea OSA (where there is a blockage or obstruction in the upper airway) and CSA (where no effort is made to breathe). Your doctor can help you understand more about this if you need to.

If you have any concerns that you may have any type of sleep apnea, Have Home Sleep study done or consult our sleep specialist for further action.

The upper airway could become blocked due to:

the muscles around your airway relaxing too much during sleep, which blocks sufficient air from getting through. This narrow airway causes a vibration in your throat, which creates the sound of snoring.

the weight of your neck narrowing the airway

inflamed tonsils, or other temporary reasons

structural reasons, like the shape of your nose, neck or jaw

Social, Medical and Work problems associated with Snoring/OSA

OSA/snoring can create havoc with the person’s professional and personal life seriously compromising on the quality of life, work performance and health.

Social Problems

Snoring can make the snorer an object of ridicule and can cause the bed partner to experience sleepless nights and fatigue.

Serious marital problems which include spouse opting to sleep separately due to snoring.

Research has found Sleep apnea to be one to the reasons Motor Vehicle accidents.

People with sleep apnoea have Decreased libido

Medical Problems

It disturbs sleeping patterns and deprives the snorer of adequate rest, which can lead to serious, long-term health problems.

High blood pressure

Heart disease

Type 2 diabetes

Weight gain

Complications with medications and surgery

Work Problems

High incidence of absenteeism and sick leave

High incidence of presenteeism[Showing for work tired with low productivity]

Low productivity at work/Poor work performance

Suddenly falling asleep during important meetings

Poor concentration at work

Impaired memory

If you have any concerns that you may have any type of sleep apnea, Have Home Sleep study done or consult our sleep specialist for further action.

How to get Sleep Test Done

If you have trouble sleeping if you snore or suspect that you have sleep apnea, it’s important to take those signs seriously and follow these simple steps:

Recognise your symptoms.

Take our Sleep Apnea Quiz to see if you’re at risk

Talk to our Sleep Specialist about your sleep condition

Take Home Sleep Test as advised by sleep specialist

Take up treatment for sleep apnoea

Home Sleep Test

These sleep tests can be done at home right in your bed itself without full night presence of a Technician. Home Sleep Tests are very convenient.
For assisting in the tests, a Technician would visit your home along with a portable sleep lab machine. Such portable sleep lab machines are comparable to the size of a large smartphone. Either technician sets up the machine at night or teaches you to set it up yourself before going to sleep. These are simple machines and can be disconnected in the morning.
Generally, the cost is between 5k to 10k depending on the level and kind of study.

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Hospital Sleep Lab Test

Such tests are conducted in Hospital's Sleep Lab during the night under the monitoring of a Medical Technician. For HOSPITAL sleep lab tests the patient has to book and take an appointment, wait for the "turn" and get admitted in the Hospital for one night and may have to spend part of a day too.

Hospital Sleep Lab machines are large complex machines. The only technician has to set up the machine at night for the patient before he going to sleep. These are complex machines and should be disconnected in the morning by technician only.
Generally, the cost is between 15k to 20k.

Hospital Based Sleep Lab Tests

Home Sleep Tests

Hospital Based Sleep Lab Tests are advanced and are most appropriate as a second line of diagnostic tests. Such tests are advised by Doctors before taking advanced medical interventions.
For conducting these tests, prior appointments have to be taken which may vary from few days to few weeks for Hospital admission.<
Hospital sleep lab tests may cost 15k to 20k, depending on type of tests and Hospital room costs. Consultation and travel costs will be extra. And, in most cases, the patient has to take 1-2 days off from work.

Here’s how a patient wired up at Hospital looks:

In Comparison, Home Sleep Tests are Economical between 5k to 10k and are conducted with short notice at home. Most Importantly, these sleep tests can be done at home right on the patients bed itself without full night presence of a Technician. Patients tend to sleep better at their home rather than in Hospital. Home Sleep Tests are very convenient.
The results will give various parameters like snoring frequency, effects of snore on the patient etc. The results of Home sleep tests will give definite result as to whether the patient is suffering from OSA [Obstructive Sleep Apnea] or not.
For almost 80- 90% of the Patients, Home sleep tests are sufficient. After seeing the test results, the Sleep Medicine Doctor can take a decision as to whether further tests are required or not.

Here’s how a patient wired up at Home looks:

Preparing For A Sleep Study

Do not have any caffeine in the afternoon or evening before an overnight sleep study. This includes coffee, tea, cola, and chocolate.
Also, avoid drinking any alcohol. You do not want any substance to affect your sleep.
Try not to take any naps that day.
Before doing a test, wash your hair with shampoo only. Dry your hair and do not apply any hair sprays, oils or gels. Remove any nail polish from your Index Figure. If used, they could interfere with the sensors during the study.
Should I take my medication as usual?
It is vital that your sleep specialist is aware of any medications that you are taking. This includes both prescription and non-prescription drugs. He or she should even know if you are taking common cold medicines or pain relievers. Certain drugs can affect your sleep and the results of the study. You may need to gradually stop taking some medications in the days leading up to a sleep study. Your doctor will let you know if this is something you need to do. Do not stop taking any prescription medication without first talking to your sleep specialist.

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